I am a married mother of four natural children and 3 step-children. From the early days of my youth I loved to write, for myself and for others. During the last decade, life overtook me and writing went to the back burner, I have begun again to reclaim my passion and am thankful to have an outlet. My personal goal is to eventually have a book published, though that is a long way away. In addition to writing, I love photography and spending time with my family.

Thank you for stopping by and getting to know a little about me.

StephE

My passion is ...

My passions are....My Family, My Writing and My Photography

I know too much about ...

Prior to getting involved with Helium, I would have said I know a little about a lot, but not a lot about a little. This has changed slightly since joining Helium and once again writing, I have found I know a lot more about Parenting and Family Issues than I previously would have given mysefl credit for.

My parents always told me ...

From my earliest memories, I can remeber my parents telling me that no matter what obstacles were presented I could do anything I put my mind to.

My childhood ambition ...

As a young child I wanted to grow up and be a writer, a photographer and a mother.

Why I write ...

For pleasure, to relieve stress and for other people to enjoy.

What I am reading/watching/listening to ...

Reading: 90 minutes in Heaven, A Boy Called It and Inspirations for Mothers, Watching: nothing though CSI: Miami is a favorite, Listening: Local Radio

My first job ...

I obtained my first and too this day, one of my favorite jobs at the McDonald's on Tillotsen in Muncie, IN. I was 15 and worked there until 17. That job presented me with a little extra cash, which I blew and a place to hang with friends.

My inspiration ...

My children.

Parenting & Pregnancy > After School Managing your children's extracurricular activities while avoiding burnout for everyone

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Studies have shown that children benefit from participation in extracurricular activities in various ways. Extracurricular activities can offer a boost to children's self-esteem, assist them with maintaining good grades, teach children to play on a team, help form discipline and to accept disappointment. So now that your child(ren) has joined an extra-curricular activity, how do you keep the burn-out at bay?

Limit your child's activities. While your children are young, take advantage of the preschool sports to allow your children exposure to different activities. These types of sports...

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